Larry Alan Nink, Age 80, of Pentwater and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at home. A man who loved the call of early mornings spent on Lake Michigan fishing, Larry owned a boat, the SS Salmon on Board (SOB) docked in Pentwater, where he and his wife Linda owned a weekend/summer lot before relocating full-time to Pentwater.
Larry not only enjoyed salmon fishing, but was gifted at preparing and cooking that fish, along with other foods. Larry possessed immense culinary talent, which was enhanced after his studies at Grand Rapids Community College. Besides owning his own catering business, Larry was also employed at Steelcase of Grand Rapids in the food service division, was a delivery driver for Coca Cola, and a medical courier at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids.
Larry also had a genuine love for pets, as he and Linda had many dogs (Boo, Sparky, Charlie, & Kipper), and a cat (Kit Kat) over the years. Larry was known for always carrying and distributing a supply of dog biscuits whenever he and Linda ventured out. In addition, he and Linda enjoyed their trips to casinos, which sometimes proved fruitful, and other times frustrating.
Larry was born May 22, 1945, in Grand Rapids to his parents, Lawrence Nink & Dorothy Singleton. He was married to his long-time wife of 49 years and best friend Linda (Gaskell) Nink. Also surviving are brothers Fred & Jo-An Nink, Tony & Nancy Nink, Bill & Sue Nink, Mike & Sue Nink, sister Patty & Dave Lyday, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Beverley Nink. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, July 24, 2025, with visitation one -hour prior at O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Home, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Rev. Paul Wesselink, officiating. A private burial in Pentwater, Michigan at Pentwater Cemetery will be held. Memorial contributions are suggested to, L.A.S.S.I. (Local Shelter Support) PO Box 160, Pentwater, MI 49449.